In which one of the following states is Kakrapar nuclear power station located ?

The Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) is located in the state of Gujarat, specifically in the Mandvi taluka of the Surat district [c1][t5]. Established near the Tapi River, the station began its commercial operations with Unit 1 in May 1993 [t4][t6]. It is operated by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) [t5][t10]. The facility originally consisted of two 220 MW Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs), but it has recently undergone significant expansion [t5][t9]. In 2023-2024, two additional indigenously developed 700 MW units (KAPS-3 and KAPS-4) were integrated into the grid, making it a critical hub for India's nuclear energy program [t2][t5]. Other major nuclear plants in India include Tarapur in Maharashtra, Kaiga in Karnataka, and Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu [c1][c5].

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1. [1] Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 9: Distribution of World Natural Resources > Table 9.13 Nuclear Power Plants in India > p. 25
2. [2] https://www.jaincollege.ac.in/blogs/list-of-nuclear-power-plants-in-india
3. [3] https://www.npcil.nic.in/content/321_1_OperatingPerformance.aspx
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5. [5] INDIA PEOPLE AND ECONOMY, TEXTBOOK IN GEOGRAPHY FOR CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 5: Mineral and Energy Resources > Nuclear Energy Resources > p. 61